The outpouring of passion and emotion is as compelling as the race itself, and inevitably the rider offers a gem. This year was Kerrin McEvoy's turn after he rode Almaddin first past the Flemington post to record his second win, 16 years apart. McEvoy dedicated a segment of his post-race interview to pregnant wife Cathy. Related Content Racing: Ugo Foscolo earns Guineas win Racing: Appleby's Francis Of Assisi excels Racing: Horrific fall leaves German jockey paralysed from the waist down"Everyone else can get stuffed because they think women aren't strong enough, but we just beat the world. There's even an old interview that my school friends tease me about, talking of how I was going to win the Melbourne Cup."

Source: New Zealand Herald November 05, 2016 16:07 UTC